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Program participants will receive the most current MSU Extension recommendations for 2016 potential weed, insect and disease problems, fertilizer practices and emerging issues. These recommendations are based on field research conducted by MSU specialists.

This program is offered in a timely fashion so that businesses and farmers can make their year-end bulk purchasing decisions based on potential demand and availability. The timing of bulk purchases can have tax implications.

This event will provide a jumpstart for the 2016 season. The field crop industry is facing production and marketing challenges associated with climate changes, volatile commodity prices, rising input costs, rapidly evolving technologies and potential new pests. The agenda includes a review of the 2015 growing season in the context of local weather-posed challenges.

Online registration using a credit card is available. You can also download a brochure for mail-in check registration. Please email me at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 517-543-4467 if you have questions.